Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
David BaconDavid Bacon Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Ovidiu RaducioiuO. Raducioiu74
G
1
G
68Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens
Andre AntunesA. Antunes74
D
2
D
77Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs
Matthias GeisM. Geis67
D
captain3
D
69Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald
Fabian Natale PandolfiF. Pandolfi71
D
4
D
74Robert HuibertsR. Huiberts
Eric PolheimE. Polheim75
M
5
M
73Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Steven FoxS. Fox74
M
6
M
70Simon HamannS. Hamann
Arjan ten BrinkA. ten Brink77
M
7
M
71Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen
Ivan MonteroI. Montero70
M
8captain
M
82Morten NygaardM. Nygaard
Jorge CastroJ. Castro72
A
9
A
71Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht
Leslie NovielloL. Noviello69
A
10
A
74Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent
Aron ScharrenburgA. Scharrenburg79
A
11
A
72Tom Van Der LaanT. Van Der Laan
 
Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes54
G
12
D
67Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Alejandro ApolloniA. Apolloni64
D
13
M
66Aaron WilcoxA. Wilcox
Graham MannG. Mann69
A
14
A
69Simon ProctorS. Proctor

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 17,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
9.37
Menno Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian Natale Pandolfi barges into Nikolas Schacht. Penalty not given!!
12.28
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Huiberts.
14.34
Robert Huiberts threads the ball through to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann makes a probing pass to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent plays a one-two with Tom Van Der Laan and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Corrent shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ovidiu Raducioiu!
18.05
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aron Scharrenburg!
28.19
Andre Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink sees a break and surges forward. Arjan ten Brink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.36
Robert Huiberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
32.20
Andre Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Steven Fox who takes it down. Steven Fox runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Fox shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.28
Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.26
Andre Antunes threads a neat ball through to Ivan Montero. Showing composure, Ivan Montero plays the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
38.03
Morten Nygaard flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Corrent who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Corrent cuts inside the box! Andre Antunes hacks Ottavio Corrent from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
38.03
The referee points to the spot..
39.20
Tom Van Der Laan takes a short run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
44.40
Morten Nygaard makes a simple pass to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Geis.
45.00
Simon Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Ovidiu Raducioiu. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
With imagination, Simon Hamann plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Corrent but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.55
Fabian Natale Pandolfi runs forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Fabian Natale Pandolfi plays the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.33
Matthias Geis comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hamann. The referee warns Matthias Geis to calm down! Simon Hamann stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.43
Aron Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Der Laan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tom Van Der Laan cuts inside the box! Tom Van Der Laan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Ovidiu Raducioiu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.16
Steven Fox hits a low pass to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
63.07
Seeing Menno Van Eijk's run, Simon Hamann quickly throws the ball into his path. Menno Van Eijk decides to run forward with the ball. Menno Van Eijk lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ovidiu Raducioiu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.03
Nikolas Schacht catches Fabian Natale Pandolfi on the ankles. Nikolas Schacht is given a warning by the referee! Fabian Natale Pandolfi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.19
Arjan ten Brink passes the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
71.00
With some swift thinking, Morten Nygaard plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nikolas Schacht comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ovidiu Raducioiu with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
83.58
From the throw-in, Aron Van Wonderen picks out Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent makes a pass forward but Nikolas Schacht makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.43
Ivan Montero takes a short throw-in bringing Eric Polheim into play. Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro collects the pass. Jorge Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
85.12
Andre Antunes arcs the ball upfield. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
89.45
Morten Nygaard makes a simple pass to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ovidiu Raducioiu manages to keep it out.
90.00
Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward to Leslie Noviello who brings the ball under control. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Heracles Almelo
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
31.6%
46.1%
22.4%

Scorers
Aron Scharrenburg 18, 90
Tom Van Der Laan 54
Nikolas Schacht 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aron Scharrenburg of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings
1.Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK)
7
2.Andre Antunes (DEF)
7
3.Matthias Geis (DEF)
6
4.Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF)
6
5.Eric Polheim (MID)
6
6.Steven Fox (MID)
7
7.Arjan ten Brink (MID)
6
8.Ivan Montero (MID)
6
9.Jorge Castro (ATT)
6
10.Leslie Noviello (ATT)
7
11.Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13.Alejandro Apolloni (DEF)
0
14.Graham Mann (ATT)
0

1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
7
2.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
6
3.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
4.Robert Huiberts (DEF)
6
5.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
6
6.Simon Hamann (MID)
8
7.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
7
8.Morten Nygaard (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
8
11.Tom Van Der Laan (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jan Gelb (DEF)
0
13.Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14.Simon Proctor (ATT)
0